The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1887-07-14
GRAFTON.
Delivered Mt LoveiOek, July q, 1887, by
Prof. Eugene q. Williams.

Prof. Eugene q. Williams.
FELLOW CITIZENS, LADIES AND GEN.
TLEMEN: We nave assembled here to
day 20 commemorate an event which led
30 the constitution of the larg st aud
most popuIous republic that ii umiaatrs
she ,tlonai galaxy of the civil z5d world.
This memorable day affords the patriotic
peopl of The United States an opportu-
nifty not only To otf-r an annual trioute OF
Respect TO the m mory OF the fallen heroes
OF the Colonial REVOLUTION, but it brings
b our minds the heroic dee'ls OF ou'
martyred forefsthers aud 1t favors every
class I American people WITT patriotic,
social recreation, which Is much appreti
aG-d by ali. &c goes against the gram of
some ut he sons Of England TO hear our
Hso bel Government, the fouudersOf 1t, and
she ones VINO persisted IN the struggle for
hbrrty SPOKEN of N the highest terms OF
Tau lation. nevertheless we claim the
50 red privilege OF exulting over an event
which resulted IN the establishments OF
our grand and glorious Uuion.
L. low citizens we cannot become too
pa rsotic, neither can We show too much
apr cia'ion for the che ished liberties
which we all enjoy. Patriotism should
be instantly inculcated IN the minds of
she growing youth of his country by
each and every parent. The ben violence
OF our govern nent, it's wisdom, worth.
power aud grandeur, WHEN its various
States are linked firmly together by
houds of unity, should be indelibiy i'm
pressed upon the mind of every American
child1 in order that the grand old ship,
which at present is carrying sixty mll-
lions of enlightened people, may be able
TO stand the political waves and storms
ri future generations.
When We cease to show pride in ceie-
hrating the Birthday Of our Nation, there
in strong evidence of rotrogression on the
part OF our people.
We have great many questions to
consider ia the arena OF American inter
ests, bat none more important than that
9-isting to thu preservation of our form
Of Government Measures are aud shoula
DO constantly devised to forward in com
mon and ippartlally the interests OF our
entire people and also TO perfect our laws
And Institutions SO that they may become
worthy Of imitation.
nAaws aud gentlemen we have listened
to,Ascsirsas Ana sv,non. on the rv- .eih ~:
ties o. mau. James A. Garfield 0nce
said that whenever he met poor, ragged
forsarn looking boy Upon the street he
could not refrain from thiuking that
great possibilities might lie beneath his
torn garments, bat when we ioe!s ~lspOn
shs various aud vast resources OF our.
broad expansive domain, who can esti-
mate Its possibilities WHAT, glorious
anu prosperous future reh7cttoa pletu,es
Ha she minds OF thOss who give this sub
lect thought. The majority OF our people
take an associated view of that to which
Lhave referred and do no. coinpteheni
lbs fSrcss. Many people iooS upou cur
sx<touss possibilities as they do upop the
mighty universe, tssmihg with heavenly
bodies. resplendent to tut; eye aud won:
derf0l In movement, magnltu- aad IN
eeption. Having gszed upon creatl.. 'sem
Che time their eyes first Dehsld the Iigi.
OF day till dim by old aye, blinded by
familiarity aud common association with
she natural surroundings. they Absolutely
Hail to sec the grandeur Of this great con-
sinuous panoramic exhibition OF uature's
works. So thousands of our citizens do |
not see the benevolence OF our Govern
ment. its justice and facilities for its
people. happy for the reason which /
have mentioned. Our advancement dur
ing tbs past century is unparalleled in
She WOO Ids history. American inven-
tons and discoveries shed refulgence |
throughout Gre four quarters of the globe. J
Ia resources, wealth, literary attainment,
art, science, etc, we have scarcely /
reached monday in our destined pre-.
gress, aud what is hidden by the curtain
OF tue future can bo Judged only by our
advancement In the past. la oroer To |
accomplish great results our people should /
act IN perfect unison and harmony.
A Uatlon, a State or even a county
composed OF discordsnt factions caunot
become prosperous.
Lire uuder SUCH conditions becoInes un-
pleasant, military strength dimiuishes,
anarchy and confusion predominant.
A portion OF the lsboripg psopie of this
country complain loudly against the
general Government for wrongs (some OF |
which are imaginary that thy receive
from the hands of corporations, private
corporations possessing not the attributes
of soul aud humanity. AS consequence
of arising dissatisfaction anarchsl clubs
are formed in our cities, maddened mobs
of excited human beings led by mono.
maniaos surge to and fro through our |
thoroughfares fiuging destruct
rye bombs aud missiles, openly defying
municipal authority the State militia
aud even the general Government